This only started about 30 days after the first "race tire " was sold. This is
how they test new componds/tires.
Sid
William Loring wrote:
> Okay, tell us.
>
> I assume that these were "special" tires bought directly from (or provided
> by) the manufacturer? That's simple enough. It's illegal.
>
> "Tire model variations differing from standard specification, delivered only
> on a limited basis, or only to selected competitors, may not be used."
>
> It's patently unfair that any driver should have access to a tire that the
> general public cannot buy. Can I assume this is what you're implying? If
> this is the case, and it can be proven, why weren't people protested?
>
> This goes far beyond the feasibility of "street tire" classes. If what you
> say is true, and is happening now with R compound tires, then the entire
> system is broken.
>
> Regards,
>
> William Loring
>
> > From: "Roger Johnson" <rjohnson@friendlynet.com>
> > Subject: Re: STS Tire Rules
> >
> >
> > It HAS happened - repeatedly. Sometimes for "a single class".
> > Name the manufacturer, and I will tell you what
> > they have done with DOT tires - even as recently as September 2000.
> >
> > In fact I can come up with a true story about every
> > manufacturer involved in the sport, except the
> > Indiana tire. . . . . and maybe I just don't know enough
> > about them yet! <ggg>
> >
> > R2
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